Baton Rouge General Medical Center ยท 1 month ago
Coding Specialist - BRGP Centralized Billing
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry Level
1+ years expBaton Rouge General Medical Center is a nationally recognized leader in quality healthcare, dedicated to providing comprehensive care to the community. They are seeking a detail-oriented Coding Specialist to accurately assign diagnostic and procedure codes, maintain high coding accuracy, and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Assign diagnostic and procedure codes to records of discharged patients and coordinate the follow-up on deficient/delinquent discharge records
Identify and code patient records for reimbursement, research, and regulatory compliance
Maintain coding accuracy rate of at least 95% and abstracting accuracy of 98%
Code and abstract records within 3 days of discharge
Prioritize and sequence coding as directed by supervisor
Enter data into computerized health information system and ensure accuracy
Follow up on incomplete charts, request missing diagnoses/procedure details from physicians
Audit and track chart deficiencies; report missing records within 2 days
Ensure compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, and department regulations
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Self-motivated, proactive, and organized with high attention to detail
Ability to meet deadlines and maintain high accuracy in coding and data entry
Working knowledge of medical coding systems and Medicare/Medicaid regulations
Familiarity with HIPAA compliance, patient confidentiality, and safety protocols
Preferred
1 year of non-credentialed inpatient Medicare coding experience preferred; or 3 years general coding experience
High school diploma preferred
Benefits
A comprehensive benefits program for you and your family
Professional development and support
Various employee perks include generous paid time off, flexible positions, and our Baton Rouge General Fit! program
Company
Baton Rouge General Medical Center
Baton Rouge General Medical Center is a community hospital.
1001-5000 employees
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Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Angie Clouatre
Chief Nursing Officer - Mid City Campus
Monica Nijoka
CNO
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